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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 17 August 1914

Advertising the week beginning 17 August 1914, this striking red-and-blue letterpress poster promotes the controversial play Should a Woman Tell? by Rev. A. J. Waldron. Alongside the drama, the programme featured comedians Tom E. Dean and George Bass, dancer Camilla Feo, ventriloquist Thora, and the musical entertainers The Dandy Mascots, reflecting the variety of acts presented in Dundee’s music halls during the early weeks of the First World War.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 17 August 1914. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Poster

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 17 August 1914

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
Aug 1914
Dimensions
84.0 x 43.0 cm
Museum number
MH/KT/078

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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Object Description

Advertising the week beginning 17 August 1914, this bold red-and-blue letterpress poster promotes the controversial drama Should a Woman Tell? by Rev. A. J. Waldron, presented by Craig and Bulmer. The programme also featured comedians, dancers, ventriloquist Thora, and the musical act The Dandy Mascots, demonstrating the mixture of drama and variety entertainment offered in Dundee during the early weeks of the First World War.

 

Transcription
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE.

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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